Before the Petal Falls is a reflective, spiritual journey through the silent teachings of flowers.In this poetic collection of essays and metaphors, Devashish Bisht transforms moments of presence, heartbreak, and ego death into emotional scripture—quietly blooming with self-awareness, care, and surrender.Each chapter invites the reader to pause, feel, and reflect—through flowers that don't just wilt, but whisper truths about attachment, boundaries, love, and...

A young Brazilian woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery after she reads Siddhartha on the beach at Cabo Frio and awakens to her true purpose in life. Eventually her search for a teacher who can guide her in her quest leads her to a charismatic yogic monk who inspires her to become his translator and assistant — with unforeseen consequences. This is a story for anyone who wishes to discover the essence of who they truly are, who is determined to deepen their love affair with...

A jealous psychopath hunting another serial killer to regain lost limelight. A feisty young detective caught in the crossfire. Can she end the carnage before she joins the body count? Simone Singh, assistant superintendent of police, would rather spend her days locking up criminals than apologizing for her lack of social skills. And she refuses to let anyone stand in the way of her pursuit of the Doll Maker, a ruthless serial killer who dr...

Five terminally ill, troubled teens commit suicide in their hostel rooms locked from inside. Until one chilling truth reveals: murders. But how is the killer passing murders as suicides inside locked rooms? Simone Singh, a feisty CBI investigator struggling with her own mental health, is charged with solving the crimes. But time is running out as more teens start committing ‘suicide’ all over India. As Simone inches closer to th...

A comprehensive study on the phenomenon of Indian urbanization, and what comes with it.Indian policy has been characterised by a denial of urbanization. This has prevented us from meaningfully addressing the blizzard of policy issues that come with the phenomenon: from governance deficit to infrastructure shortfall, from effective management of land to lack of focus on growing city economies; from access to potable water to incessant flooding; from traffic congestion to sufficient ...

While Paramahansa Yogananda may have been better known, Anandamurti was arguably the twentieth century's most compelling and controversial spiritual figure. Considered by some to be a social revolutionary with secret intentions of overthrowing the Indian government and by others to be a powerful Tantric with supernatural powers, Anandamurti kept himself scrupulously hidden from the public eye throughout his lifetime. His only interaction with the public was through Ananda Marga, the spirit...

This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of theories, empirical research and policy in international trade. Eminent scholars examine the economic, political, geographic dimensions of globalization.Explaining classical frameworks alongside modern developments in theory, authors explore the Heckscher-Ohlin and Eaton-Kortum models, amongst others. The Encyclopedia presents the developments, trends, and impacts of key international trade topics and concepts...

For thousands of years, the ancient discipline known as yoga has provided a scientific and easily accessible method of spiritual development. It has been practiced, in one form or another, by most of the world's great saints. In these conversations, a modern Indian saint discusses the common difficulties and dilemmas that spiritual seekers face in their quest for realization. With the infallible good sense of a true adept, Acharya Chandranath tells us how to avoid the obstacles and pitfall...

THE APPLICATION OF HEAT IN ONCOLOGYUnderstand the use of heat to destroy tumors with this comprehensive guideHeat is an indispensable resource in the destruction of cancerous tumors to potentially treat cancers. There are also real challenges, however, involved in the total destruction of tumors without destroying healthy tissue surrounding the tumor in the process. A detailed understanding of the propagation of thermal energy, induced heat...

For many centuries the islands of Haiti and Borikén had been home to the Taino people, the peace-loving inhabitants of the Greater Antilles whose carefree society led Columbus to believe that he had stumbled across the earthly paradise that stirred the imagination of most fifteenth-century Europeans — until he and the Spanish conquistadors initiated the most terrible genocide our planet has ever witnessed. This is the story of the epic encounter between two alien civilizations in the lands...

Set in the picturesque hills of Topanga Canyon, within hailing distance of the glitter and hype of modern-day Los Angeles, The Ashram gives us a fictional look at Southern California's colorful esoteric community, where the forces of Western commercialism and the mystical traditions of the East meld to form the beginnings of a new spiritual culture. Against this backdrop, we follow the journey of a young yogi in his search for enlightenment, from his childhood initiation by a myst...